PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 2234 p4p, 251 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2432 p4p, 275 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murko
vs
FoodChain

181 cm
24
158 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

179 cm
23
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoodChain looks to land a right hand but Murko moved out of range.
Murko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

FoodChain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

FoodChain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murko is looking for a sweep. FoodChain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murko is working hard here to advance position.

Murko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko trying to hold on to FoodChain's head to control him but FoodChain postures up.
FoodChain stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

FoodChain is looking for a kimura but Murko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for FoodChain to get the leverage.
Murko is looking to improve his position.
Murko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FoodChain is working away from the top position though.
FoodChain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

FoodChain has hold of Murko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
FoodChain fails to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko is desperately trying to improve his position but FoodChain has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murko wants to control but FoodChain is having none of it.

FoodChain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
FoodChain wants to control the pace but Murko is squirming around nicely.

FoodChain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murko has worked his arm free - good work by Murko!

FoodChain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in FoodChain's guard! Nice work there by Murko!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murko passes FoodChain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
FoodChain is staying active underneath Murko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.
Murko is controlling the pace.
FoodChain is trying to maintain the position but Murko is very close to passing his half guard.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murko pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Murko is working for a submission of some sort.
Murko wants to take a breather but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain is looking to control Murko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FoodChain avoid being mounted?
Murko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
FoodChain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murko trying to control but FoodChain is working from the bottom.
Murko looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

FoodChain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murko controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murko misses with a hook.
Murko defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain lands with an overhand left.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murko walks into a straight right hand from FoodChain.
Murko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

FoodChain shoots in and bounces Murko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
FoodChain looking to pass the guard.

Murko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead FoodChain passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murko pulls his head out easily.

Murko seems to be working for a kimura but FoodChain defends the submission attempt.
FoodChain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murko wants to control but FoodChain is keeping him busy.
Murko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.

Murko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
FoodChain manages to get to full guard.

FoodChain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
FoodChain controls Murko momentarily but Murko frees himself.
Murko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murko uses his free foot to push down on FoodChain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for FoodChain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain wants to hold on but Murko pushes him away.
FoodChain working to try and regain half guard.
FoodChain is squirming around, avoiding Murko's attempts to control the action.
Murko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
FoodChain can't escape the position.
FoodChain tries to lock up and control but Murko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murko controlling the pace for now.
Murko trying to control but FoodChain is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain regains half guard.

FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.
Murko is trying to control. FoodChain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
FoodChain wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magyan Murko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Murko. Those never looked like landing.
Murko lands a right hook to the body.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
Murko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FoodChain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Murko's shoulder, as Murko tries to avoid the shot.
FoodChain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magyan Murko is winning the standup battle so far.
Murko slips under a jab from FoodChain.
Murko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FoodChain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko throws a hook but FoodChain blocks it.
A slow jab from Murko misses its intended target.
Murko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
FoodChain moves away from the strike by Murko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko misses with a straight left.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Murko.
Murko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murko looks to land a left hand but FoodChain moved out of range nicely.
Murko lands a leg kick that knocks FoodChain off balance momentarily.
Murko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FoodChain.
FoodChain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
Murko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Murko throwing a counter right hand but FoodChain manages to avoid it.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Murko avoids the punch easily.
Murko misses with a two punch combination.
FoodChain with the counter takedown but Murko avoids it easily.
Murko misses with a straight left.

FoodChain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murko quickly recovers to half guard.
Murko regains full guard. Nicely done.
FoodChain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murko is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Murko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and FoodChain defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
FoodChain passes Murko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

FoodChain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FoodChain.
Murko is refusing to be controlled, as FoodChain sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko is looking to improve his position.

Murko actively working from the bottom here.
FoodChain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

FoodChain is looking for a rear naked choke here but Murko reverses the position brilliantly into FoodChain's guard!
FoodChain keeping moving, preventing Murko from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murko wants to control from the top but FoodChain keeps moving.
Murko advances to half guard.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murko pulls his head out easily.
FoodChain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murko's back!

FoodChain working for a choke but Murko is defending well.
Murko can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magyan Murko.
I think Murko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magyan Murko!
Magyan Murko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.